The NBA betting slate features a clash between Portland and Memphis on Tuesday, with the host Trail Blazers trying to win for fans supporting them with their cheers and their money.

(Note: follow us on Twitter for line updates and injuries news). The Trail Blazers are 29-33 so far on the season, and 29-31-2 ATS vs. the number. The Grizzlies, meanwhile, are 42-19 and 36-24-1 ATS. OVER/UNDER bettors have seen Portland go 33-29 and the Grizzlies go 26-34-1 on the totals.



View Memphis vs Portland Odds and Stats.

Power Rankings / Prediction:
The Trail Blazers - Grizzlies odds would favor the Grizzlies if the lines were set according to power ranks. Portland is rated No. 20 in our latest Odds Shark poll, while the Grizzlies sit at No. 6. Math models based on recent stats and predictive formulas point to a 99-93 win for the Grizzlies.



How They Match Up:
The game also pits Portland's No. 14-ranked offense, averaging 98 PPG, against a Grizzlies defense that ranks No. 1 at 89.4 PPG. The Trail Blazers field goal percentage has averaged 44.9% so far, more than the Grizzlies shooters have achieved on the year, 44.3% per game.

In comparing how the teams stack up statistically, the Grizzlies own the league's No. 2-rated mark, allowing 92.1 points per game when playing on the road. Portland, on the other hand, rates No. 13 in scoring on their home court.

Last time out for Memphis, they were a 96-85 Sportsbook as they battled the Hornets at home. The Grizzlies covered in the match as a 7-point favorite, while 181 combined points moved the game UNDER for totals bettors. The Grizzlies grabbed a 96-85 win over the Hornets on Saturday, behind a 22-point effort from Mike Conley at FedExForum.

Portland was a 98-96 loser in its last match on the road against the Hornets. They failed to cover the 4-point spread as favorites, while the total score of 194 sent UNDER bettors to the payout window. Portland suffered a 98-96 loss against New Orleans on Sunday, getting 24 points from Wesley Matthews in a losing effort at New Orleans Arena.


Memphis Grizzlies Trends:
When playing on Tuesday are 3-7
Before playing LA Clippers are 5-5
After playing New Orleans are 8-2
After a win are 9-1

Portland Trail Blazers Trends:
When playing on Tuesday are 3-7
Before playing New York are 6-4
After playing New Orleans are 3-7
After a loss are 4-6

A few Grizzlies at Trail Blazers trends to consider:
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Memphis's last 5 games when playing Portland
Memphis is 12-1 SU in its last 13 games
Memphis is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games on the road
The total has gone OVER in 7 of Memphis's last 9 games on the road
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Portland's last 5 games when playing Memphis
The total has gone OVER in 7 of Portland's last 8 games at home
Portland is 7-2 SU in its last 9 games at home
Portland is 7-2 SU in its last 9 games when playing at home against Memphis


Next up:
Memphis at LA Clippers, Wednesday, March 13
Portland home to New York, Thursday, March 14